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CSTANE22 Updates: Proposal Workshop on 8/31 & Scholarship Applications are open!

August 26, 2022

The CSTNA22 Conference Committee has announced that scholarship applications are now open and they are also offering a proposal writing workshop on August 31st. Details for the proposal writing workshop are below. --Proposal Workshop on 8/31The CSTANE22 conference committee would like to support you in submitting your proposal, especially if you have never presented at a CSTA conference before. Join us on 8/31 5.30-6.30, whether you have an idea and need support to write the proposal… READ MORE

Project>Login to present at Fall ACTEM Conference

August 25, 2022

Session Description: Project>Login, a program of Educate Maine has been focusing on developing signature offerings for teachers, administrators and support staff at Maine’s middle and high schools to support integrating Computer Science into schools both as a formal class experience by offering high quality Professional Development through Code.org, district CSforALL SCRIPT CS education pathway planning workshops, and also in an extra-curricular capacity by helping to expand more Girls… READ MORE

Project>Login is hiring a Program Specialist!

August 12, 2022

Project>Login is hiring a Program Specialist to join the team at Educate Maine and support growth of the program and expansion of Computer Science opportunities in Maine. Apply Today! READ MORE

Pledge to Get Your Students Involved in the 2022 Congressional App Challenge!

August 05, 2022

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Teacher Reflection from Code.org Professional Development Blog

August 05, 2022

Summer Code.org Professional Development participant Laurel Pollard reflects about her experience with our CSA summer workshop and her plans to teach AP CS in the fall. Read more here! READ MORE

Maine Venture Fund is hosting its first Maine Startup Challenge business plan competition.

August 03, 2022

Maine Venture Fund is hosting its first Maine Startup Challenge business plan competition. Details of the competition and event, and provides links for materials including a lesson plan, business plan templates, and a FAQ can be found on MVF's website. The application will go live on September 1st, and close on September 30th. Maine Startup Challenge is a business plan competition for Maine’s startup ecosystem. The Challenge has four tiers: K-8, High School, Collegiate and Open. Our goal… READ MORE

Computer Science Education Showcase

July 10, 2022

Join Project>Login, along with 30+ other partners, educators, students and community organizations at the upcoming Computer Science Showcase hosted by Maine DOE at the Roux Institute on July 13th from 5-6:30pm in Portland. FMI: https://mainedoenews.net/2022/07/07/registration-open-for-computer-science-education-showcase-event-at-roux-institute-on-july-13th/

Five Girls Who Code summer camps popping up at partner locations across Maine

June 03, 2022 · Register now to attend one in your area!

We are excited to be able to offer five pop-up Girls Who Code summer camps across Maine this summer thanks to generous sponsors, partners, volunteers and facilitators. Our Girls Who Code camps are week-long, half-day experiences that expose and excite young people to coding. We are lucky to have such amazing partners like The Magic Lantern Innovation Center, The Roux Institute, Gateway Opportunity Services and Somerset Career & Technical Center willing to host these FREE camps. Thank you to… READ MORE

FEMINIST ACTION BOARD (FAB) APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN UNTIL JUNE 15TH

May 16, 2022

FAB is a group of Maine high schoolers (9th-12th grade) from around the state who are passionate about gender equity and social justice. Members plan and execute the Girls Rock! Conferences, do community outreach and education, maintain a social media presence, and work closely with the Board of Directors and staff to make sure that all Hardy Girls programs remain relevant. There is no cost to participate in FAB. For more information and an application, click here READ MORE

GIRLS WHO CODE SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM AWARDED FUNDING FROM UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN MAINE

May 16, 2022

UNITED WAY’S BRICK & BEAM SOCIETY ANNOUNCES SUMMER PROGRAM INVESTMENTS BENEFITING BIPOC AND UNDERSERVED YOUTH (Portland, ME) May 10, 2022 - United Way of Southern Maine’s (UWSM) Brick& Beam Society announced impact investments totaling $19,290 to support early childhood learning and or STEM/STEAM summer programs benefiting underserved populations from birth through grade 8 in Cumberland County. Programs were selected based on impact, sustainability, replication, and… READ MORE